The KIA Soul is a subcompact SUV produced by the KIA Motors Company in since 2009. The Soul debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The first generation was introduced in 2009 to 2014 with 2.0L Nu l4 164 hp, the transmission was 5-speed manual & 6-speed manual (in 2012) and 6-speed automatic, wheelbase 2550 mm, width 1786 mm, kerb weight 1186-1336 kg.The Kia Joice was the predecessor of the Kia Soul. The second generation appeared in 2014 included the 1591 cc Gamma II GDI l4, 1999 cc Nu l4, the transmission was 6-speed Manual & Automatic, 7-speed DCT, wheelbase 2570 mm, length 4140 mm, width 1800 mm, height 1600 mm and kerb weight 1264-1426 kg etc.

The Kia Trickster model appeared in 2012 with 3-door and 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine rated 250 hp, electronically controlled four-wheel-drive system, short-throw 6-speed manual transmission etc. The KIA Soul Red Zone special edition was introduced in 2014 with 2.0-liter gasoline direct injected (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, black cloth seats with red stitching, leather steering wheel, black-leather dash hood.

The Kia Soul EV version announced since 2015 Powered by a 27 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, the Soul EV has a target range of over 120 miles and fast charging capability of 100 kW DC via a CHAdeMO connection. Its motor is rated at 81.4 kW (109 bhp) and torque 285 Nm (210 lb.-ft). The Kia Soul Autonomous version launched in 2016 and Kia Soul EV modified with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology.